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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
430 E. Broad St., Bethlehem PA
5K
28–42°F · some rain risk
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2025
23–32°F
dry
2024
24–38°F
dry
2023
26–43°F
dry
2022
26–41°F
dry
2021
35–49°F
dry
2020
34–57°F
dry
2019
21–36°F
dry
2018
26–40°F
dry
2017
21–44°F
dry
2016
29–44°F
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About this race
Christmas City Classic 5K | Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM
The Lehigh Valley Running Scene voted it the Number 1 Themed Race in the Lehigh Valley. The Christmas City Classic 5K will challenge you on the course and send your Christmas spirit soaring!
The Christmas City Classic has been around for more than 30 years and is a long-standing tradition in the local running community. This year it’s run by the team that brings you the Jefferson Bethlehem Running Festival.
Most of our runners dress in Christmas colors or full costume, which makes for a very merry morning. You get a fun course, a festive race T-shirt and post-race refreshments. We think it’ll become one of your favorite races of the most wonderful time of the year!
This year’s race
We’re running the 5K distance this year, and we hope to bring the 5-miler back next year.
Mugs and extra shirts
Every registration includes a race T-shirt. You can also add a Christmas City Classic mug for $15 when you register. Mugs are available while supplies last, so order early.
Extra T-shirts are $18 each and can be added when you register.
All of our swag, including the finisher’s medals, mugs and shirts, is 100% human designed.
Come join us on December 12!
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